A career with Akshara Foundation provides you with the opportunity to use your skills and energy and make a real difference to the world. Your dynamism and dedication can transform the lives of thousands of less privileged children in and around Bangalore.

Akshara Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Our team of dedicated professionals and the children we work with define our organization. We are expanding our current team and have listed below positions we would like to fill. If you are keen to work in the development sector and believe that you would be able to contribute to our organisation then please email your resume to [email protected].

Job Description: We are looking for young graduates to
work as Block Coordinators in Government Education Blocks located
in Bangalore City. The individuals must be willing to work closely
with the Government schools and in the community to universalize
primary education.

Skill sets: The individuals must be below 30 years of
age with 4 to 5 years of experience. Must possess good communication
skills and should be fluent in Kannada and English. Preference
will be given to those having experience in the education/NGO
sector.

Remuneration : Commensurate with experience

Researcher

Job Description: The person will be required to research various educational issues leading to the design of curriculum, the creation of educational content and the evaluation and analysis of various programs conducted by Akshara Foundation. The position will also require generating timely reports based on the research conducted. The person will be required to liaison with program coordinators and the management team.

Skill sets: Education background with excellent research skills and analytical abilities. Good communication skills and knowledge of written and spoken Kannada and English is essential. Complete computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office..

Experience: 10 - 12 years in a similar capacity

Remuneration : Commensurate with experience

Government Liaison Officer

Job Description: The position requires the person to be the main point of contact between Akshara and the Education Department of the Government of Karnataka. This will include a number of advocacy functions and the person will be required to work closely with the Directorate of Scientific and Education Research Training (DSERT) and the District Institute of Education Training (DIET) as well as all other Government organizations connected to the Education Department. The person will also have to coordinate with other NGOs working in the same space with the Government. The position will require the preparation of program reports to be submitted to the Government.

Skill sets: Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with Government personnel and agencies. Computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of written and spoken Kannada and English.

4-5 years in dealing or working with the Government

Remuneration : Commensurate with experience

Program Coordinators

Job Description: Program coordinators at both the community
and education block level are responsible for the mobilization
and implementation of all programs in their geographic area.
Their primary role would be to ensure that every child in their
area is covered under an Akshara intervention program. The coordinator
is required to identify volunteers and implement training. They
will have to determine the need for and distribution of materials.
The coordinator is also responsible for determining budgetary
requirements and the disbursement of salaries to volunteers
as well as generating monthly reports detailing all programs
in their area. Thy will have to be in close touch with the Block
Education Officer, the community and local leaders and the schools
and Headmasters.

Skill sets: A degree in social work with excellent communication and organizational skills. Complete knowledge of written and spoken Kannada. Computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office.